Word: minuses
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...Allston is to have its own version of Harvard Square—minus the headache of more traffic—planners say any long-term development will need to focus heavily on making neighborhood transportation easier...
When the Olympics begin this August, the Americans will field Dream Team No. 3, a cast of B-minus professionals. Kobe’s out. Kevin Garnett is expected to turn down the Olympics invitation. Karl Malone wants out, and Shaq is non-committal. Vince Carter has said no, the New Jersey Nets tandem of Kenyon Martin and Jason Kidd both want to rest injuries, and Ray Allen is staying home because his first child is due in September. Jermaine O’Neal’s status is in doubt, Tracy McGrady and Mike Bibby have both expressed hesitance...
PRINCETON IS TAKING NEW STEPS TO COMBAT GRADE INFLATION. HALF OF HARVARD'S GRADES ARE EITHER AN A OR A-MINUS. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? A society whose students have their grades inflated should not be surprised when its companies' earnings reports prove to be inflated as well. Harvard has changed its policies so the number of students who receive honors will be substantially lower than it has been in the recent past...
...unprecedented proposal, first released three weeks ago, calls for the proportion of A-plus, A and A-minus grades for undergraduate courses to be held under 35 percent in each department...
Later that evening the CityStep Harvard contingent let loose again, but this time minus the braces-wearing, lunch box-toting...